Contract Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

We Can’t Get Enough Maintenance Engineers!\n\nEspecially if you’re dependable, multi-skilled, and love the buzz of manufacturing environments.\n\nIf you’re looking for contract Maintenance Engineering work, whether that’s ongoing, ad-hoc, or just the odd shift now and then—we’d love to hear from you. Here's why:\n\nWe’re supporting a range of busy food manufacturing sites across Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Our clients need reliable Maintenance Engineers to step in during peak periods, holidays, and sickness cover.\n\nKey Details:\n\nLocation: Mainly Leicestershire & Nottinghamshire\nShifts: 12-hour Days, Nights, and Weekends (Flexible 7-day coverage)\nPay: Competitive rates (Inside IR35 – typically £35/hour via accredited umbrella, dependent on site, experience & payment method)\nWhy Join Us?\n\nFlexibility: Perfect if you’re full-time and want consistent work, semi-retired, or just after ad-hoc shifts.\nGreat Team Support: Our engineers say the Wagstaff team is friendly, responsive, and easy to work with.\nReliable Payments: We work only with trusted, accredited umbrella companies to ensure you're paid correctly and on time.\nYour Role Will Include:\n\nSupporting production with reactive breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance\nWorking in fast-paced environments and adapting quickly\nMaintaining high standards of safety and engineering quality\nRepresenting us with professionalism and a customer-first attitude\nWhat We’re Looking For:\n\nMulti-skilled Engineers – mechanical and electrical (electrical bias )\nExperience in food, packaging, or general manufacturing\nDependable, honest professionals who honour shift commitments\nA calm, solutions-focused approach when things get busy\nPeople who believe in our mission: “We are here to make our clients’ lives easier.”\nWant to Join Us?\n\nGet in touch with Natalie today for a confidential chat about the role, the sites, and whether it’s the right fit for you.\n\nWagstaff Recruitment – “Building Trusted Relationships to Create Great Opportunities